Regular shopping gives me a headache, I don't know why, but it just does. As a teen I had a limited budget (and still do) when it came to shopping for clothing. My limited budget resulted in an affinity for thrift stores because it meant that I could get more for my money and wear original vintage threads that none of my peers had. Loved it! Fast forward 10+years and the story hasn't changed much, except that I've introduced a new kind of shopping into my life. Of course I buy new clothes, but I would much rather give new life to something pre-loved.
I've been doing something for years that I didn't realize was becoming a trend until recently. I love to go shopping, but not by the traditional definition of shopping. I regularly come home with bags of "new" clothing resulting in inquiries from my husband. To which I enthusiastically respond, "I went shopping in my sister's closet." At first I was faced with perplexed expressions, but I think that he likes it now because it means that I get to wear "new to me" clothes without spending any money. I swap clothes with my sisters because when we lived together and shared a room it was only natural. And being the youngest sister I scored on all of their cast offs. So, being separated by life, work, cities and husbands has not ended our tradition.
The best thing about this "shopping" is that after doing it for years I've noticed that it wasn't just my sisters and I doing it. My good friends, sister's friends, friend's sisters and so on have all been swapping clothes. I've received and given clothing that was brand new, but just didn't fit right. During my pregnancy last year I spent next to nothing on maternity clothes because again I was blessed with a bag full of clothing. I'm all about saving money and I don't think that style has to cost a lot. It often just requires a little stitching and reinventing of something that you already have.
My experience got my mind rolling. Thinking, what if I facilitate a swap with my friends and family and the only benefit to me would be more clothes? Hmm. Why haven't I tried this already?
So ladies, join me in my first ever, but not final clothing and accessories swap. There is no cost to you. Simply bring something to swap, something to share and be ready for new clothes and a good time.
It's going down in my living room on Saturday December 3rd at 11:30 am.
Just in case I didn't convince you already here are a few pluses of participating:
-Create more room in your closet
-Spend less money: Shop for free
-Be eco-friendly: less clothes in land fills (reduce, reuse in full effect here)
-Score new threads: freshen up your wardrobe
-You can try a new style with little risk
-Help others: left overs will be donated
-Unlike big time clothes swaps there is no participation fee
-Hang out with some awesome ladies
Be good. Be green. Be Glam!
The Rules:
Bring clothes, shoes and accessories that are in good shape (trust me you will be more critical than others, if it's still wearable/useable then bring it)
Bring a pastry to share
Email me at sunnyvette@msn.com and I'll send you the address.
If this goes well we'll do it again just in time for Spring and include stuff for the guys and kids. I can't wait!
The best thing about this "shopping" is that after doing it for years I've noticed that it wasn't just my sisters and I doing it. My good friends, sister's friends, friend's sisters and so on have all been swapping clothes. I've received and given clothing that was brand new, but just didn't fit right. During my pregnancy last year I spent next to nothing on maternity clothes because again I was blessed with a bag full of clothing. I'm all about saving money and I don't think that style has to cost a lot. It often just requires a little stitching and reinventing of something that you already have.
My experience got my mind rolling. Thinking, what if I facilitate a swap with my friends and family and the only benefit to me would be more clothes? Hmm. Why haven't I tried this already?
It's going down in my living room on Saturday December 3rd at 11:30 am.
Just in case I didn't convince you already here are a few pluses of participating:
-Create more room in your closet
-Spend less money: Shop for free
-Be eco-friendly: less clothes in land fills (reduce, reuse in full effect here)
-Score new threads: freshen up your wardrobe
-You can try a new style with little risk
-Help others: left overs will be donated
-Unlike big time clothes swaps there is no participation fee
-Hang out with some awesome ladies
Be good. Be green. Be Glam!
The Rules:
Bring clothes, shoes and accessories that are in good shape (trust me you will be more critical than others, if it's still wearable/useable then bring it)
Bring a pastry to share
Email me at sunnyvette@msn.com and I'll send you the address.
If this goes well we'll do it again just in time for Spring and include stuff for the guys and kids. I can't wait!
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